Exam 7: Ethics in a Global Society and Economy

Select the best choice to complete the following sentence: The idea of moral relativism holds that there are different ideas of what is moral in different groups of society based on culture, religion, background, and upbringing. These moral views are not _____ across all groups.

To help understand another person's perspective that is different from your own, it is best to do which one of the following choices?

Select the best choice to complete the following sentences: We all agree that there is a difference between what is right and what is wrong. However, when it comes to a specific situation, some might view it as right, while other might view it as wrong. This is an example of _________.

Indigenous people may have a set of ethical norms that has been carried down from one generation to the next. They may have a group of norms that outsiders may not understand and may disagree with; however, their norms are rooted in history and tradition. These norms also might be rooted in the land in which they have lived for centuries. This is an example of what type of influence on cultural norms?

The principle of caveat emptor is viewed by many as unethical because it can protect the seller of products and put buyers more at risk. Which one of the following choices is the best translation of the phrase caveat emptor from Latin to English?

If a government dictates the type of employment its citizens are allowed to obtain, this is an example of what type of economy?

Traveling for work or for pleasure is something that everyone should strive to do. It can help open one's mind to different views and to which one of the following choices?

What one group believes as right based on a shared type of background is known as which one of the following choices?

An important part of sales that is often overlooked is the follow-up after a sale has been made. An example of ethical follow-up practices is best described by which one of the following choices?

In the United States, having access to clean water is viewed as a human right that is shared by all, even those outside the United States. There are groups that visit places around the globe to help drill wells to provide entire communities access to clean water. Clean water is also a necessity for an individual to live a healthy life. Those who believe it is important that clean water be provided for all view clean water as which kind of value?

Other countries view the United States as a country that spends money on entertainment and other nonessential items. This can be viewed as wasteful and demonstrates which dimension?

The CAGE Model addresses which of the following cultural differences?

When an employee uses a company computer to make purchases online for personal use, such as shoes, furniture, and other items, they are not acting appropriately. If the company uses a surveillance system to monitor each employee's Internet usage without their knowledge, this can be viewed as unethical and impact the company in what area of the value chain?

Nonverbal communication and body movements can send different messages across cultures. Common examples of differences include

What is the difference between thin ethical values and thick ethical values? How do they relate to hypernorms?